Question

A cell lacking mitochondria would be incapable of what?

Question 47 options:

a)

Glycolysis

b)

Lactic acid fermentation

c)

Aerobic metabolism

d)

Hydrolysis

Answer 1

A cell lacking mitochondria would be incapable of aerobic metabolism. Aerobic metabolism is the process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy. This process takes place in the mitochondria, so a cell without mitochondria would not be able to produce energy through aerobic metabolism.

Glycolysis and lactic acid fermentation are both anaerobic processes, meaning they do not require oxygen. Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that breaks down molecules using water. None of these processes require mitochondria, so a cell lacking mitochondria would still be capable of glycolysis, lactic acid fermentation, and hydrolysis.

So the answer is (c).